Occasions Quotes

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Before people complain of the obscurity of modern poetry, they should first examine their consciences and ask themselves with how many people and on how… — Wystan Hugh Auden
Forward, as occasion offers. Never look round to see whether any shall note it... Be satisfied with success in even the smallest matter, and think… — Marcus Aurelius
It is here, my daughters, that love is to be found - not hidden away in corners but in the midst of occasions of sin.… — Teresa of Avila
On two occasions I have been asked, 'Pray, Mr. Babbage, if you put into the machine wrong figures, will the right answers come out?' I… — Charles Babbage
I would hate now to be married. It does occur to me on occasion that, if I fall and hit my head, there will be… — Lauren Bacall
No, only disappointment in myself on those occasions I didn't manage to rise to the occasion as I felt I should've done. I can always… — Christian Bale
I am a quick study - I can memorize a script in an hour - but I can't remember a name three seconds. I've even… — Don Adams
I actually regard Facebook as a huge bore, but I cannot refrain from participating in it. I guess I crave the feeling of hope it… — Roseanne Barr
No man is sane who does not know how to be insane on proper occasions. — Henry Ward Beecher
Courage that grows from constitution often forsakes a man when he has occasion for it; courage which arises from a sense of duty acts; in… — Joseph Addison
For all history up to the end of the Cold War, summit meetings were historic and dramatic occasions, when leaders who controlled the destiny of… — Conrad Black
The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. — John Buchan
Many occasions I've sat down with Israelis to say, where do you see your country in 10 years time, and work me back, so we… — Abdallah II
Men are seldom more commonplace than on supreme occasions. — Samuel Butler
I have thought that I have seen ghosts on many occasions. — Taylor Caldwell
In order to understand the world, one has to turn away from it on occasion. — Albert Camus
On occasions I have been big-headed. I think most people are when they get in the limelight. I call myself Big Head just to remind… — Brian Clough
Don't worry about it. Babe Ruth struck out on occasion, too. — Walter Annenberg
There are exactly as many special occasions in life as we choose to celebrate. — Robert Breault
The first question to be answered by any individual or any social group, facing a hazardous situation, is whether the crisis is to be met… — Harry Emerson Fosdick

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